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Africa’s illusive unity in diversity and sustainable development

August 10, 2023

By Professor Maurice Okoli The latest political situation unfolded in Niger, the unexpected removal of democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum late July and the deepening differences in perception across Africa explicitly shows Africa’s level of political illusions and, practical reality towards attaining unity dimension in Africa. In a nutshell, Africa remains sharply divided. Tracking down the Africa’s unity propagated by…

Qatar Foundation student, youngest Qatari to summit Mount Kilimanjaro

August 10, 2023

| News, Tourism

Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: A Qatar Foundation (QF) student has become the youngest Qatari to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa. The 14-year-old Yousef Al Kuwari, a QF’s Qatar Academy – Al Wakra (QAW) student, is now arguably the youngest Qatari to climb Kilimanjaro. Al Kuwari was part of a group of students…

Multichoice terminates DStv service in Malawi after court blocks price increase

August 10, 2023

Multichoice is exiting Malawi following a high court ruling preventing the company from invoking further price increases for DStv service in the country. Pan-African broadcaster Multichoice is pulling its satellite television service provider, DStv, out of Malawi. This follows a decision by Malawian regulators to reject DStv’s latest price hikes. At the end of July, the Malawi Communications Regulatory…

Interpol launches vast operation against organised crime in West Africa

August 10, 2023

A vast police operation against mafia groups specialising in internet fraud has been carried out in West Africa by Interpol, the international criminal police organisation. More than two million euros were seized or frozen and 103 people arrested in 21 countries in an investigation codenamed Operation Jackal. “It sends a strong message to West African crime networks that no…

World Lion Day 2023: Quotes, Messages, Slogans and More!

August 9, 2023

In an effort to prevent the extinction of the world’s wild lion population, it highlights conservation and environmentally friendly alternatives. World Lion Day: The day of World Lion Day in 2023 is August 10. In an effort to prevent the extinction of the world’s wild lion population, it highlights conservation and environmentally friendly alternatives. For World Lion Day, the…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Waihiga Mwaura of BBC Focus On Africa

August 9, 2023

Washington, D.C. — QUESTION: Well, we’re now joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the Black Sea Grain Initiative and food security. He’s joining us from Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken, thanks so much for making time for Focus on Africa. And I’ll get straight into it. Russia says it will only return to the Black…

Tz Govt relocation to Dodoma negatively affected NHC, says DG

August 4, 2023

Dar es Salaam. National Housing Corporation NHC director general Hamad Abdallah has said that the decision to relocate government activities, including all ministries and institutions, to Dodoma negatively impacted Dar es Salaam’s real estate market. Speaking to editors, Mr Abdallah said making Dodoma the capital city, which meant shifting Tanzania’s administrative duties to the central region, meant that houses and…

Russia’s fertiliser supply to Africa set to increase

August 3, 2023

| Agribusiness, News

TANZANIA, Dar es Salaam : TANZANIA’S plans to increase agricultural production are set for a massive boost on the back of expected increased fertiliser supply from Russia. Russian producers of mineral fertilisers announced to be ready to double their shipments to African countries in the next five years to bridge a supply shortage that threatens to exacerbate food insecurity….

Russia-Africa summit 2023, an overview

August 3, 2023

ST Petersburg, Russia’s Imperial capital, hosted the second summit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum last week attracting heads of state and government from many African countries. That marked the second time that events of such a magnitude with a focus on a wide range of relations between Russia and African countries have been held. The Forum and Summit…

Africa’s credit rating top agenda as APRM stakeholders meet in Dar

August 3, 2023

TANZANIA, Dar es Salaam : AS the trend of sovereign credit ratings continues on the downward spiral with five African economies being downgraded in 2023, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) secretariat members are meeting in Dar es Salaam to deliberate the matter today (Thursday). This was revealed by APRM-Tanzania Executive Secretary Mr Lamau Mpolo in Dar es Salaam, saying…

Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2023 takes off

August 2, 2023

| Business News, News

By Clifton Movirongo. The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, coordinated by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, was officially launched on Tuesday in Windhoek and will take place on 16 and 17 August. The conference’s primary goal is to create a platform for a large-scale public consultation,…

Tanzania government affirms commitment to build irrigation infrastructure

August 2, 2023

| Agribusiness, News

Vice President Dr Philip Mpango, says a lot of progress has been made, with 60.6 percent of the target already achieved, equivalent to 727,280.6 hectares of land under irrigation Dar es Salaam. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of irrigation infrastructure, with an ambitious target of reaching 1.2 million hectares of irrigated land by the…

Yet another jolt to ‘project cheetah’, 9th big cat dead in Kuno National Park

August 2, 2023

The ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ suffered yet another jolt as one more big cat translocated from South Africa was reported dead at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) on Wednesday. The ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ suffered yet another jolt as one more big cat translocated from South Africa was reported dead at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) on Wednesday. The…

For a bright future, invest in Africa’s young

August 2, 2023

Bill Gates Last month, I visited Nigeria for the first time in five years, and, everywhere I went, perhaps more than on any of my previous trips, I felt the immense energy and boundless potential of its rising generation. I met with young scientists and researchers working on innovative solutions to some of the country’s most difficult challenges in…

UN cautions of “deteriorating security situation” in West Africa

August 2, 2023

The UN cautioned of a “deteriorating security situation” in West Africa on Tuesday, after a coup in Niger. “The unfolding crisis, if not addressed will exacerbate the deteriorating security situation in the region,” warned Leonardo Santos Simao, the chief of the United Nations Office for West Africa as well as the Sahel. “It will also negatively impact the development…

Niger crisis deepens as France plans to evacuate following coup

August 1, 2023

France announced a planned evacuation from Niger on Tuesday after a military coup there won backing from two other West African nations ruled by mutinous soldiers. The French Foreign Ministry in Paris cited recent violence that targeted the French Embassy in Niamey, the capital, as one of the reasons for the decision. The closure of Niger’s airspace also “leaves…

France denies plotting to intervene militarily in Niger

July 31, 2023

France’s foreign minister on Monday denied accusations from Niger’s new junta that Paris is plotting to intervene militarily in Niger. The new junta in Niamey had earlier in the day charged that France was preparing to make a move. “In its search for ways and means to intervene militarily in Niger, France with the complicity of some Nigeriens held a…

What Tanzania-Russia aviation pact means

July 31, 2023

The Bilateral Air Services Agreement aims to expand air transport links between the two nations and boost tourism and trade. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Russia have made three improvements on the current Bilateral Air Services Agreement (Basa) to expand the air transport network and boost tourism and trade between the two nations, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA)…

Migrants Between Life And Death In Tunisia-Libya Desert

July 31, 2023

In the unbearable midday heat, a Libyan patrol near the border with Tunisia comes across a black African man collapsed on the reddish-brown desert sand. He is barely breathing, and officers try to revive him, gently, with a few drops of water on his lips. The man is just one among hundreds of migrants arriving daily in Libya after…

Dublin rapper Selló on drill music, Ireland’s urban scene and being unapologetically black and Irish

July 30, 2023

| Entertainment, News

Clondalkin rapper Selló is making big waves. Since releasing debut single Dublin in 2021, he’s racked up millions of streams, broken into Ireland’s top ten albums, and signed a major record deal in the UK and Ireland. It’s swift progress for the 22-year-old Gaelic drill pioneer, who is still working part-time in social care. “When I left for college,…

Africa leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal, path to end Ukraine war

July 30, 2023

Leaders from 20 African nations attended the Russia summit, though leaders from said countries ended up leaving Moscow with little to show for their demands to resume a deal which kept grain flowing from Ukraine. African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal…

Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa

July 30, 2023

| News, Tech Updates, TechBusiness

By bird story agency Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa thanks to supportive policies, infrastructure development and heightened investor appeal. Several African nations are taking advantage of their ample natural gas reserves to introduce gas-powered four-wheel vehicles to the roads. Nigeria, with substantial natural gas reserves, has approved the widespread use of vehicles powered by compressed…

Macon: 63-year-old American who summited Mt Kilimanjaro 50 times

July 28, 2023

His effort to selflessly promote Tanzania didn’t go unnoticed by the government and in 2012 they made him an honorary Tanzania tourism ambassador to the United States of America. “I remember climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in 2010 as a young man in my early 20s. “I have always been physically fit and a proud and constant gym attendee. The journey…

Russia respects Africa’s peace initiatives on Ukraine, says Putin

July 28, 2023

“Africa is ready to help solve problems that seem to be outside the zone of its primary interests,” the Russian leader pointed out Russia respects and carefully considers the peace initiatives of African countries on the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. “We respect your (African leaders’ – TASS) initiatives and carefully consider them,” he…

Unveiling the Legacy: African Football Legends in La Liga

July 28, 2023

By Adam Nelson – The premier football league in Spain, famously referred to as La Liga, has consistently drawn exceptional talent from diverse regions across the globe. Over the course of its rich history, La Liga has been fortunate to witness the presence of numerous extraordinary African players who have mesmerized audiences with their awe-inspiring abilities, remarkable speed, and…

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum held by guards in ‘attempted coup’

July 26, 2023

The country’s African neighbours condemned the uprising, while the presidency said the army was ready to attack the guards if they did not come to their senses The UN, US and EU also slammed the power grab, amid concerns that West Africa’s seventh coup since 2020 could be under way Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside…

President Samia: Youth will get a better life in Africa only if…

July 26, 2023

For the continent to reap demographic dividends, especially in the transformation of its economy, African governments in collaboration with a private sector and Civil Society Organsations (CSOs) should throw the weight behind investing in human capital development. Addressing delegates of the Africa Human Capital Heads of State summit held at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es…

Africa must stop being net exporter of capital

July 26, 2023

THE Vice-Prime Minister of Cape Verde Dr Olavo Correia has appealed to fellow African countries to embark on new practices that will help the continent to move faster in bringing an impact on its population. Dr Correia extended the call during the Ministerial Technical meeting held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, on…

‘Davido’s Video Didn’t Lynch Deborah Over Blasphemy Or Keep Atheist Bala In Detention, Such Should Anger Nigerians,’ Says Soyinka

July 25, 2023

Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has weighed in with his view on the controversy surrounding a music video posted by Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, which was condemned by many Muslims. Davido earlier posted the 45-second long video of his signee, Logos Olori on social media platforms. The music video features some people who appear to…

Tanzania urges financial institutions to support Africa’s drive to accelerate human capital development

July 25, 2023

DAR ES SALAAM, – Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango on Tuesday urged regional and multilateral financial institutions to do more to devise innovative financing solutions in support of Africa’s drive to accelerate human capital development. “Human capital investment is long-term in nature and thus requires low-cost financing with long-term maturity,” said Mpango when he opened the technical session of…

Korea seeks to become world’s top biopharmaceutical manufacturer by 2030

July 25, 2023

| HealthTech, News

Chief among the next-generation growth drivers will be biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bioenergy, new biomaterials development and digital bioenergy ecosystem establishment. Korea will seek to achieve bio-related economic production of 100 trillion won ($79 billion) and increase biopharmaceutical exports to $50 billion by 2030, the industry ministry said Wednesday. Chief among the next-generation growth drivers will be biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bioenergy, new…

SA ‘years away’ from sending astronauts to space – SANSA

July 25, 2023

| News, Tech Updates

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has refuted reports that South Africa is preparing to send two astronauts to the International Space Station. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency said there is no truth to the claim that South Africa plans to send two astronauts to the International Space Station within two years. The reports came…

New circus over port deal as Kenya courts Gulf investors

July 25, 2023

Kenya- Tanzania’s business competitor in the region- is set to enter into an investment agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dar es Salaam. At a time Tanzanians are divided over the recent Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Dubai, Kenya is reported to be courting the same investors from the Gulf. Kenya, Tanzania’s business competitor in the region, is set to…

How Kenya anti-government protests affects EAC economy

July 23, 2023

The ongoing cost of living protests backed by the opposition in East Africa’s largest economy are having a ripple effect in the entire region as businesses are disrupted amid uncertainties over lasting resolution. Local transporters and commodity exporters are still worried over the deteriorating situation in Kenya caused by persistent anti-government protests Arusha. The flow of cargo trucks looked…

Africa Countries Should Walk the Talk on Continental Integration

July 23, 2023

Bereket Sisay The 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms, held in Nairobi from 13 to 16 July, adopted a resolution aimed at accelerating the continent’s integration, both politically and economically. In particular, due emphasis was placed on advancing the implementation of the African Union’s long-awaited flagship project – the African Continental…

How Arusha became the Geneva of Africa

July 23, 2023

In the recent past, Arusha’s international allure started to waiver but efforts by President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration have seen Arusha rise back to its former prestige Dar es Salaam. At the dawn of independence, in 1960, Nairobi was the regional hub. Not only was it the most developed city hosting East Africa’s headquarters of multinationals, but it had…

Kikwete: Homage to Mandela is Africa unification

July 21, 2023

FORMER President Dr Jakaya Kikwete underscored the importance of Africa unification to live in the legacy of the late South African first President Nelson Mandela. As he addressed the celebration to honour the great contribution of Mandela to African freedom and unity at the University of Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam, on Thursday, Dr Kikwete appreciated the…

US to provide additional $380mln in humanitarian aid for Africa -Blinken

July 20, 2023

“With this funding, the United States has provided more than $4 billion in humanitarian assistance this fiscal year to respond to the needs of refugees,” Blinken said in a statement WASHINGTON – The United States will provide an additional $380 million in humanitarian assistance for Africa, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday. “With this funding, the United…

Lula promises in Cape Verde to restore “good and productive” relationship with Africa

July 20, 2023

The Brazilian President said on Wednesday, in Praia, that his country has been away from Africa for a long time, but promised to recover the “good and productive” relationship with the continent, which he wants to help with technology transfer and training. “The truth is that Brazil has been away from the world for the last six years and…

How Tanzania can avoid hefty claims by aggrieved investors

July 20, 2023

Giving his views on the matter, a member of the Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (Leat), Mr Clay Mwaifani, advised the Government to start a process of reconciliation with all those whose investments were affected during the Magufuli regime. Dar es Salaam. One day after the government said it would appeal a recent by the International Centre for Settlement of…

Soviet spies in Africa: How the KGB expanded Russian influence during the Cold War

July 20, 2023

Russian influence in Africa has deep historical roots, from supporting an attempted coup in Ghana to spreading fake political news in Algeria and training African fighters in Crimea. FRANCE 24 looks back on four little-known Soviet operations aimed at furthering Russian interests in Africa during the Cold War The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 reignited an old…

Kenya opposition defies president Ruto’s order to seize protests

July 19, 2023

Despite president’s warning against the ongoing demonstrations in Kenya, people have protested against the high cost of living. Kenya braced Wednesday 19 July 2023 for a new round of protests despite the government warning it would not tolerate further unrest after earlier demonstrations turned violent, with more than a dozen people killed. The opposition has vowed three straight dkenyaays…

Tanzania to fight order to pay foreign investor $109.5 million

July 19, 2023

The Tanzanian government has been ordered by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, a World Bank tribunal, to pay $109.5 million (Sh265 billion) as compensation for breach of obligation to a foreign investor. Dar es Salaam. The government said yesterday it will appeal against a recent ruling by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID),…

Egypt Cuts Power to Ease Loads During Heatwave

July 19, 2023

Egypt will face regular power cuts until the middle of next week as the government limits consumption of gas during a heatwave, the cabinet said on Wednesday. Residents have reported power cuts in several areas in Cairo this week as temperatures have risen above 40 degrees during a heatwave that has affected southern Europe and North Africa and coincided…

28 percent of Tanzanian adults ‘have no retirement strategy’

July 18, 2023

Data from the FinScope Tanzania 2023 Survey also shows that eight percent of people expect their children to take care of them and two percent depend on money from friends and or relatives Dar es Salaam. There is a need for multi-faceted approaches and collaboration among stakeholders due to the lack of retirement plans among more than a quarter…

Organisations turn to ‘zero trust’ to modernise their cybersecurity

July 18, 2023

Promoted | Companies are turning to “zero trust” to modernise their cybersecurity and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. Organisations are turning to “zero trust” to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated….

Al-Sisi calls for enhancing African industry to engage in global value-added chains: Egypt

July 17, 2023

| Business News, News

This programme shares its priorities and goals with the file of post-conflict reconstruction and development, whose leadership was supervised at the level of the African continent President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has stressed that the African continent has to continue its efforts to mobilize financial resources in priority areas, especially infrastructure development, within the framework of the African Infrastructure Development…

Time to Revalue African Economies, African Development Bank Chief Says

July 17, 2023

| Economy, News

The year 2023 has so far not been a good one for Africa. Conflict has erupted in Sudan, deepened in the Democratic Republic of Congo and spread southward from the Sahel. Extreme weather, often attributed to climate change, has triggered devastating droughts and floods in places like Kenya and South Sudan, deepening poverty. Many African economies are struggling under…

Tanzania plans to end Aids by 2030

July 16, 2023

Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe have reached the goal of ’95-95-95′ targets for ending AIDS by 2030. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is among five African countries that have committed to ending AIDS by 2030, the country’s health minister, Ms Ummy Mwalimu, has said. She said that 96 percent of Tanzanians living with HIV infection are aware of their…

Air Peace backs unprecedented sports initiative

July 16, 2023

By Ehi Braimah Two significant events will take place on July 28 in Lagos. The first will be the unveiling of the historic Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA); the other will be a gathering of great sportsmen and women who would shine like a million stars at a gala evening at…

What Raila Odinga wants, what President William Ruto needs

July 16, 2023

| Leadership, News

RELATED Religious leaders to Ruto, Odinga: Get your act together before it’s late ___ Source here

Why African nations are keen to join the expanding BRICS club

July 16, 2023

| News, World News

When the BRICS summit gets under way in South Africa next month, much of the international attention will be on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin, with an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest, will attend. But for many African countries, the summit is an opportunity for something much bigger. Various African countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Algeria,…

Agroforestry to transform Tanzania economy

July 15, 2023

| Financials, News

TANZANIA has the potential of transforming its economy and become a leading nation in Africa if will properly implement agroforestry programme. Minister of State, Vice-President’ Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo said that agroforestry is a key tool for both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as trees help store large amount of carbon. He made the remarks during the launch…

Tshisekedi’s headache in quest to win the December presidential poll

July 10, 2023

Summary The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing for elections due on December 20, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. If all goes well, this could become the first election scheduled and conducted on time in a long time, allowing the country to maintain or change leadership by peaceful means only for the second time in history….

We are building one Tanzania, says Samia

June 14, 2023

Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said yesterday that she was all out to build Tanzania, reminding Tanzanians that the country remains one and united. Summary President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a public rally in Mwanza yesterday that the country remains one and united In an apparent reaction to recent sentiments where some politicians seemed to question…

Austrian NGO Builds ECD to Support Single Mothers in Rwanda

June 12, 2023

Future for Kids in Rwanda, an Austrian development aid association represented by its local NGO of the same name, is dedicated to the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Last week, they inaugurated an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) to assist single mothers in raising their children while they undergo vocational training in sewing and tailoring. The NGO…

Brazil’s Lula eyes trips to Africa to boost trade, diplomacy

June 12, 2023

| News, Trade News

Brazil is seeking to mend ties with Africa, largely ignored by the Bolsonaro administration, as the government prepares for two rounds of official trips to the continent. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who in previous administrations sought to strengthen Brazil-Africa relations and visited 23 countries in the region over two terms, wants to visit at least eight African…

UN chief appoints Ugandan judge to Arusha tribunal

June 12, 2023

| Leadership, News

What you need to know Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali will join the roster of Judges of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals or the Mechanism Arusha. A Ugandan judge has been appointed to serve in the UN Tribunal in Arusha which is set to close soon. Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali will join the roster of Judges…

As anti-gay sentiment grows, more LGBTQ+ people seek to flee Uganda

June 3, 2023

Story by By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and BRIAN INGANGA, Associated Press • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Pretty Peter flicked through frantic messages from friends at home in Uganda. The transgender woman is relatively safe in neighboring Kenya. Her friends feel threatened by the latest anti-gay legislation in Uganda prescribing the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” Frightened Ugandans are searching for…

Tanzania: Zanzibar seeks to host Formula 1 race in Africa

June 2, 2023

| News, Sports Update

Zanzibar has emerged as an audacious contender for an African event on the Formula 1 motorsport calendar. Backed by the government, revered competitors, and the sport’s management, there is unanimous agreement on the significance of bringing this thrilling event to the continent. The presumption so far has been that South Africa was the obvious candidate. Zanzibar thinks otherwise. Six…

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids a step away from making history

June 2, 2023

| Entertainment, News

What you need to know: Britain’s Got Talent (often abbreviated to BGT) is a televised British talent show competition, and part of the global Got Talent.The highly anticipated final is scheduled to take place this Sunday. ___ Full story here

Experts explain how climate change costs Tanzania trillions

June 2, 2023

| Climate and Environment, News

Summary The forum came up with a proposal for the establishment of a special fund to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change to developing countries Dar es Salaam. You might have heard several times about the devastating impact of climate change, but you don’t get the real picture of what it is. But the magnitude of its impact…

Africa needs to focus on agri-business — Forum

June 1, 2023

| Agribusiness, News

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, May 29, GNA – The seventh African Leadership Forum (ALF) has ended in Accra with participants urging African countries to focus on agri-business rather than agriculture. The Forum said agri-business encompassed agriculture and required a multifaceted approach across multiple stakeholders, including ministries beyond that of agriculture. Climate change. Dr Emmanuel Maliti, an Economist, iReview Limited, presenting…

Ghana Trade Fair Centre to host US$300 million mega data center

May 31, 2023

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Tanzania lays the groundwork for issuing universal ID

May 30, 2023

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is consulting the US-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on the possibility of establishing the Universal National Identification Card (ID), it was revealed yesterday in Parliament. A new move is meant to integrate the National ID card with other IDs and cut costs that the government is incurring in purchasing raw cards and printing of…

Kenya revives push by African nations to ditch the dollar

May 30, 2023

Kenya’s President William Ruto has asked African leaders to take first steps towards ditching the globally-bullish US dollar by signing up to a pan-African payments system to facilitate trade within the continent. Ruto has urged his peers in Africa to mobilise central and commercial banks to join Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) which was launched in January 2022….

Stormzy: ‘The greatest music on Earth is coming out of Africa’

May 30, 2023

| Entertainment, News

By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Stormzy has said having “the greatest music on Earth” coming out of Africa is “inspiring”. The 29-year-old British rapper, who has had three UK number ones including Vossi Bop, has previously spoken about his Ghanese heritage along with his support of the country during the World Cup in Qatar last year. In…

One dead, 30 injured in a stampede at CAF cup final in Dar

May 29, 2023

| Football, News

Summary The incident occurred after fans broke the entrance gate, forcing them to enter the stadium to witness the historic match between Yanga and USM Algier. Dar es Salaam. One person was killed, and 30 others were injured after soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at the CAF Confederation Cup at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in…

PEPFAR’s $6.6 billion invested to save lives in Tanzania in 20 years

May 29, 2023

Summary Aids-related deaths in Tanzania have declined by 76 percent from 120,000 in 2003 to 29,000 in 2021, new infection have also declined by 58 percent Tanzania has so far received $6.6 billion (or roughly Sh15 trillion) from the US government as part of the support for HIV programmes in the past 20 years. The assistance has helped significantly…

MUHAS plans to become medical academic city by 2050

May 23, 2023

Dar es Salaam. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Muhas) plan to transform into a Medical Academic City by 2050, has received an additional $45.5 million boost from the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) project. The project, with a total of $425 million (about Sh972 billion) is the government’s effort together with the World Bank to improve…

88-year-old Australian doctor freed 7 years after kidnapping by Islamic extremists in West Africa

May 23, 2023

An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed CANBERRA, Australia — An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed and has returned to Australia. Ken Elliott was safe and well and was reunited with his…

World’s newest plant with strange behaviour discovered in Tanzania

May 20, 2023

| Environment, News

Summary The new plant seems to come alive at night when the leaves bloom under moonlight but as soon as the sun comes out, the plant goes with its leaves looking slightly weathered. Arusha. Botanists have discovered what could be the world’s newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped and nocturnal plant growing in Northern…

Tanzania set to launch its own satellite into space

May 19, 2023

Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed that Tanzania is planning to build its own satellite and that negotiations to reach the scientific milestone have already begun. Summary Should the plan materialize, Tanzania will join Kenya and Uganda, which have developed and launched satellites into space in the past six months. The President, who was speaking at Azam…

Idris Elba And Mo Abudu On Bringing African Talent Into Entertainment Mainstream: “It’s Important For Us To Amplify The Voices In The Continent”

May 19, 2023

When two British-born powerhouses get together — Idris Elba, an actor-director-producer of Sierra Leone, Creole and Ghanaian descent, and Nigerian-rooted Mo Abudu, largely considered the go-between for African content to the rest of the world — they have a powerful chemistry. Remarkably, though, they’ve never made anything together. This is about to change. In March, the two quietly announced…

Taking Advantage Of Morocco’s Emerging Aerospace Industry

May 17, 2023

Daniel Danino is the CEO and founder of Volta Metals, an international group focused on energy, industry and trading in EMEA. Morocco is a country that has been investing heavily in the aerospace sector in recent years, and the aviation industry is an important part of that effort. As a part of this effort, the Moroccan government has been…

The tasks ahead for new Dar es Salaam RC

May 17, 2023

| Leadership, News

Summary One of the issues that he will have to put much of his energies on will be ensuring that petty traders, commonly known as Machinga’s get the right places to run their businesses from. Dar es Salaam. The in-tray of the new Dar es Salaam regional commissioner, Mr Albert Chalamila, is full. Mr Chalamila, who is moving to…

African scientists are working to pool data that decodes diseases – a giant step

May 11, 2023

| HealthTech, News

Infectious disease outbreaks in African countries are, unfortunately, all too common. Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda; Marburg virus in Guinea or Equatorial Guinea; cholera in Malawi; malaria and tuberculosis are among them. These diseases do not respect human-made or porous borders. So it’s essential that scientists in Africa are able to generate and share…

Japanese investors say they want more business with Africa

May 10, 2023

| International, News

There is growing interest in Japan by the government, parliamentarians, mega companies and startups to invest more in Africa. Source African Development Bank Group Construction of Mozambique’s multibillion dollar gas project to restart in Q3 2023 ___ There is growing interest in Japan by the government, parliamentarians, mega companies and startups to invest more in Africa. As a delegation…

Southern African nations to deploy troops in east DR Congo

May 9, 2023

| News, Relations

Summary The decision was reached at talks attended by several heads of states, including DRC’s Felix Tshisekedi, his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan and ministers from the regional group Windhoek. Southern African countries on Monday agreed to deploy forces to help quell violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where armed groups have terrorised…

Inside the ‘secret’ baseball academy the Dodgers are running in Uganda

May 6, 2023

| News, Sports Update

Hidden at the end of a narrow, rutted dirt road in central Uganda, wedged between a concrete wall and a hillside dotted with palm trees, is the only baseball academy run by a major league team in Europe or Africa. The Dodger blue paint and the white interlocking LA on the archway above the entrance identify the owner, but…

Johannesburg gets sixth mayor in four years

May 6, 2023

| Leadership, News

Council representatives appointed Kabelo Gwamanda of the minority Al Jama-ah party to succeed Thapelo Amad. Councilors in South Africa’s richest city elected its sixth mayor in four years as the nation’s governing party tests potential alliances before a general election next year. Johannesburg council representatives appointed Kabelo Gwamanda of the minority Al Jama-ah party to succeed Thapelo Amad, who…

Milk self-sufficiency: Tanzania requires nine billion litres

May 6, 2023

| Livestock, News

Summary Milk production increased from 3.4 billion litres in fiscal year 2021/22 to 3.6 billion in fiscal year 2022/23, against a total of 12 billion litres Dar es Salaam. Despite being second in the continent for the number of livestock, Tanzania is facing a deficit of nine billion litres in order to become milk self-sufficient. Tabling the 2023/24 budget…

Sudan’s warring parties to hold talks in Saudi Arabia

May 6, 2023

Sudan’s warring parties were set to hold talks on Saturday in the Saudi city of Jeddah, Riyadh and Washington said, as mediators pressed for an end to a conflict that has killed hundreds and sent tens of thousands fleeing abroad. Saudi Arabia and the United States welcomed the start of the “pre-negotiation talks” between the Sudanese army and the…

King Charles coronation concert: when is it and who is performing?

May 6, 2023

The Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey today and, to mark the historic occasion, the Palace has promised a concert with performances from “global music icons” and “contemporary stars”. The late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace saw industry titans Diana Ross, Queen and Rod Stewart…

SA Calls to ban energy drinks at schools

May 4, 2023

The calls come on the heels of a massive buzz following the release of Prime Hydration Drink in South Africa. Educational organisations are calling for energy drinks to be banned at schools. The calls come on the heels of a massive buzz following the release of Prime Hydration Drink in South Africa. However, contrary to some media reports, Prime…

Who is Ajay Banga, the next president of the World Bank?

May 4, 2023

| International, News

Summary Banga, the first World Bank president from South Asia, takes over on June 2 from outgoing president David Malpass, who is stepping down early from a presidency clouded by questions over his climate stance. Washington. Ajay Banga, confirmed Wednesday as the World Bank’s next president, is an Indian-born American executive who has been hailed by media in his…

South Africans ask the UK to return crown diamond

May 4, 2023

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Some South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world’s largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal sceptre that King Charles III will hold at his coronation on Saturday. The diamond, which weighs 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to the British monarchy…

Floods, landslides kill at least 127 people in Rwanda

May 4, 2023

Kigali. At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains, destroying homes and cutting off roads, the presidency said Wednesday. Images posted online by the state broadcaster showed rivers of mud sweeping through the streets as residents scrambled for safety, some wading through the water or clambering over the corrugated…

Messy high profile divorce exposes ex-President Robert Mugabe family’s vast wealth

May 4, 2023

Summary Mugabe’s daughter Bona filed for divorce from her husband of nine years, Mr Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore, in March 2023.He has since claimed a share of assets worth millions of dollars, while alleging that the property listed was just a drop in the ocean compared to what his wife owns. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s daughter’s high profile divorce has revealed that…

800,000 refugees could flee Sudan, triggering regional crisis, U.N. warns

May 2, 2023

| News, Politics

More than 800,000 people could flee Sudan if fighting continues, triggering a massive refugee crisis in the region, the United Nations refugee agency warned. Some 73,000 refugees have already left the war-torn Horn of Africa country, the agency said Monday, as the ongoing bout of violence enters a third week. The latest influx of displaced people will add to…

Evacuation flights can’t be guaranteed after Sudan ceasefire expires, UK says

April 27, 2023

More than 530 people had been flown to safety on six flights as of Wednesday night The UK Foreign Secretary is urging British citizens in war-torn Sudan to make their way to the airfield “as soon as possible” as evacuation flights can no longer be guaranteed once the ceasefire expires. James Cleverly said more than 530 people had been…

Indian community’s footprints in Sudan are 150 years old: A look at what Indians do in the civil war-torn country

April 27, 2023

With around 2,800 nationals in Sudan, Indians are one of the largest Asian communities in the civil war torn country With around 2,800 nationals in Sudan, Indians are one of the largest Asian communities in the civil war torn country. Sudan has been engulfed in a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and rival paramilitary force – Rapid…

Ruth Weiss, Journalist Who Fought Apartheid, Finally Honoured In South Africa

April 27, 2023

Author | Melanie Boehi A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist ruth weiss has lived – Germany (where she was born), South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Britain, Zambia and Denmark – which is her home? On 28 April, South Africa’s president will bestow…

Shakahola deaths: Blunders by Mackenzie and how cult was discovered

April 27, 2023

A series of blunders by controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie and his aides made his freedom short-lived after he was released by a court last month, leading to the discovery of mass graves in Kilifi’s Shakahola village. On March 23, Mackenzie had left a Malindi court a happy man after securing freedom on a Sh10,000 police bond in a case…

3 men arrested in South Africa for stealing large crocodile

April 24, 2023

Three men have been arrested in South Africa for stealing a 2.5-meter (8-feet) long Nile crocodile worth about $1,300 from a farm in the North West province, police said Monday. The men, who are all aged between 20 and 35, are believed to have used a pick-up truck to take the animal from a crocodile farm in the Hartbeesfontein…

Global competition to drive domestic fintech startups

April 20, 2023

TANZANIAN fintech startups have an opportunity to participate in the global open innovation competition, called Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) that drives innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges. Fintech refers to the integration of technology into offerings by financial services companies to improve their use and delivery to consumers. “The Visa Everywhere Initiative is a platform that…

Tanzanians living in Sudan are safe, says Foreign Affairs Minister

April 20, 2023

Summary Dr Stergomena Tax, the minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, said so far no Tanzanian living in Sudan has been affected by the fight Dodoma. The government yesterday allayed fears over the safety of Tanzanians in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Dr Stergomena Tax, the minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, said so far no…

Egypt says Ethiopia delaying talks so as to ‘buy time’ to fill Nile dam

April 14, 2023

| Environment, News

Summary ____ Egypt says Ethiopia is deliberately delaying talks on Nile dispute so as to “buy time” in order to continue filling its giant dam being built on River Nile. “It is regrettable that Ethiopian officials continue to express their unwillingness to resume negotiations under the auspices of the African Union (AU) in a new attempt to buy time…

Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine

April 13, 2023

London, Apr. 13 (BNA): A keenly-watched malaria vaccine from Oxford University has secured its first approval, in Ghana, as the African country ramps up efforts to combat the mosquito-borne disease that kills a child every minute. The effort is one of several focused on addressing the disease that kills over 600,000 each year, most of them children in Africa….

Astronomers Used Machine Learning To Mine Data From South Africa’s MeerKAT Telescope: What They Found

April 6, 2023

by Michelle Lochner, University of the Western Cape New telescopes with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution are being unveiled around the world – and beyond. Among them are the Giant Magellan Telescope under construction in Chile, and the James Webb Space Telescope, which is parked a million and a half kilometres out in space. This means there is a wealth…